{"id":537,"date":"2024-10-04T22:15:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T22:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/?p=537"},"modified":"2024-11-15T22:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T22:17:08","slug":"strategic-savings-dental-implants-reduce-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/strategic-savings-dental-implants-reduce-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Savings: How Dental Implants Can Reduce Long-Term Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Woman smiling as she puts a coin into her piggy bank\" class=\"wp-image-538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image.png 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Money is complicated. Some things are overpriced and simply don\u2019t benefit you enough to be worth the cost. But, as they say, \u201ca stitch in time saves nine\u201d \u2013 there are times when making a large investment pays off in the long run. So which category do expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> fall under? Is their value inflated, or can they strategically save you money over time? Keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Require Fewer Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t fill a dental gap with a replacement, you\u2019ll end up needing more treatments down the road. For example, you could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop <strong>shifting teeth<\/strong> and require orthodonticsto avoid jaw pain and other issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be at an increased risk of <strong>infection and gum disease<\/strong>, neither of which go away on their own and must be treated to prevent further tooth loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start to have <strong>difficulties chewing<\/strong>, which can lead to acid reflux or trouble absorbing essential nutrients from your meals!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s better to avoid spending your savings on preventable dental problems, so replacements in general are absolutely worth an investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replace Your Replacements Less<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s often true that you get what you pay for. Objects that last longer tend to be more expensive, but since you don\u2019t have to replace them as often as their cheaper counterparts, they can ultimately save you money. Let\u2019s look at the average lifespan of the most popular dental restorations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dentures \u2013 5 to 7 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental Bridges \u2013 5 to 15 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental Implants \u2013 30+ years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the course of 30 years, you may have to pay your dentist to replace your dentures or dental bridges six times, whereas your dental implants will just be starting to show signs of wear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preserve Your Oral Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that when you have missing teeth, your jawbone starts to deteriorate? This is because it doesn\u2019t have a dental root to cling to. Neither dentures nor dental bridges can replace your dental roots, meaning that while they stop any remaining teeth from shifting, they can\u2019t properly maintain your jawbone. This can result in sunken facial features, bite misalignment, difficulties eating or speaking, or a TMJ disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants have titanium posts that are anchored down to your jawbone to mimic dental roots. The biocompatible material means your bone is more than happy to cling to your implants for support, so you won\u2019t have to spend money trying to reverse the effects of jawbone loss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consult With Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing will drain your wallet faster than a dental treatment that\u2019s not right for your oral health. If you\u2019re interested in saving money with dental implants, be sure to schedule a consultation with your dentist. They\u2019ll help make sure everything goes smoothly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/dr-rob-schumacher.html\">Dr. Rob Schumacher<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/dr-katherine-staniek.html\">Dr. Katherine Staniek<\/a> are experienced dentists with advanced training in multiple treatments. For example, Dr. Schumacher is a board-certified prosthodontist, meaning dental restorations like dental implants are his specialty! To request a consultation or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> their office about other dental matters, call &nbsp;781-334-3400.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Money is complicated. Some things are overpriced and simply don\u2019t benefit you enough to be worth the cost. 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